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Ministry of Power
50 kWp Solar roof top under the IPDS scheme of Government of India inaugurated in Solan as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’
As part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, a 50 kWp Solar roof top was inaugurated in Solan, Himachal Pradesh under the Integrated power development scheme of Ministry of Power ,Government of India. The 50 kWp Solar roof top project is commissioned by Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd .
The inauguration ceremony is a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, marking 75 years of India’s independence.
The project was inaugurated by Shri Sukh Ram, Hon’ble MPP & Power Minister, Himachal Pradesh and Shri PK Singh, Director- Commercial & Projects , Power Finance Corporation Ltd  who was present through a virtual platform. The inauguration ceremony was also attended by senior dignitaries from HPSEBL and PFC.
50 kWp Roof Top Solar Plant has been installed on the HPSEBL Circle office in Solan. A total of 152 PV Panels are installed which will produce approximately 165 Kwh of electricity on a daily basis.
HPSEBL has successfully installed 1107 kWp capacity rooftop solar plant in Himachal Pradesh under IPDS. Under the ongoing ‘Go Green’ Initiative in form of Rooftop Solar, solar panels are also installed in Uttar Pradesh , Karnataka , Kerala , West Bengal , Uttarakhand  and Himachal Pradesh .
The project further reinforces the ‘Go Green’ Initiative of the government envisaged in Urban Distribution scheme of government of India.
Department of Space
Cabinet approves Continuation Programme for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved funding for the for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III  continuation programme  consisting of ten  GSLV  flights, at a total estimated cost of Rs. 4338.20 crores. This includes Rs. 4338.20 Crores and includes the cost of ten GSLV Mk-III vehicles, essential facility augmentation, Programme Management and Launch Campaign.
The GSLV Mk-III continuation Programme – Phase 1 is the first phase of operational flights that will enable the launch of 4 tonne class of communication satellites to meet the country’s satellite communication requirements.
The operationalisation of GSLV Mk-III will make the country self-reliant in the launching capability of 4 tonne class of communication satellites, and sustain & strengthen the space infrastructure and reduce the dependence on procured launches from foreign countries.
The operationalisation of GSLV Mk-III will make the country self-reliant in the launching capability of 4 tonne class of communication satellites and sustain & strengthen the space infrastructure and reduce the dependence on procured launches from foreign countries.
The GSLV Mk-III Continuation Programme – Phase 1 will meet the launch requirement of communication satellites to meet the national demand for High Throughput Satellites for rural broadband connectivity, increase and sustain the availability of transponders for DTH, VSAT and Television broadcasters.
GSLV Mk-III Continuation Programme – Phase 1 will be the first phase of operational flights of the GSLV Mk-III launch vehicle and the approval will cater to the launch of satellite missions during the period 2019-2024.
Background:
The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III  has been developed towards achieving indigenous launch capability to launch 4 tonne class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit . It has completed one experimental flight  in 2014 and one developmental flight  in 2017. The second developmental flight will be completed by Q2 of 2018-19 this year. The Continuation Programme – Phase 1 will enable independent access to space for 4 tonne class of communication satellites, and establish GSLV Mk-III as a cost-effective workhorse vehicle to launch 4 tonne class of communication satellites in order to meet the national requirements as well as to boost its commercial potential in the international market for launch services.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan unveils the curtain raiser of the India International Science Festival 2018 in Kolkata
Kolkata, September 14, 2018.
Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Harsh Vardhan emphasised that Scientific Institutions of the country can be ideal platform for youth minds to develop their latent talent. The Minister was speaking during his visit to the CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute in Kolkata today for the curtain raiser function of the India International Science Festival 2018 . He said, President Sh. Ram Nath Kovind will open the IISF festival in Lucknow, which will go on from October 5 to 8, 2018 . The Minister launched the App of IISF 2018 also. He informed that Kolkata is hosting the first curtain raiser among the 80 curtain raisers scheduled in the entire country before its formal inauguration in October.
The Minister emphasised that the advancement of science and technology is driving inclusive growth and requested the scientific organisations to work in synergy and in coordination with stakeholders in the scientific value chain. He said, science should become a revolution and a subject for common man so that the ease of learning leads to innovation and creativity in this sphere. He remembered the great efforts of scientific fraternity of the city of Kolkata in yester years with scientific discoveries by luminaries likes Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, Dr B C Roy, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose, Acharya Satyendra Nath Bose among others. He expressed optimism that the IISF festival in the coming year will be celebrated in North Eastern Region or Kolkata  considering the enthusiasm of the people in these regions towards science and technology.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan stressed that Science and Technology is leading the growth in the sphere of Knowledge Economy and Innovation coefficient of individuals are the buzz word in the latest advancement in scientific domain. He said, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led government is encouraging advancement in Stand Up India and Start Up India, whereby budding scientists and youth are encouraged to develop their scientific ideas into products/services for the betterment of country. He urged the visitors, scientific community, students to participate actively in the coming India International Science Festival 2018.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President to tour Kerala on 21-22 May
VP to inaugurate the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Kerala Legislative Assembly building
VP to visit Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
Vice-President to visit and pay respects to his school teacher in Thalassery
The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on his maiden two day visit to Kerala  on May 21-22, 2023.
After his arrival on May 21st, the Vice-President will offer prayers at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, Thiruvananthapuram.
On May 22nd, the Vice-President will inaugurate the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the Kerala Legislative Assembly building in Thiruvananthapuram, where he will address the gathering and release a Souvenir of Kerala Legislature International Book Festival – 2023. The Legislative Assembly building was inaugurated on 22nd May 1998 by the former President of India, late Shri K.R. Narayanan.
Later in the day, the Vice-President will visit the Indian Naval Academy , Ezhimala, Kannur, where he will interact with the cadets. This marks the first visit by any Vice-President of India to the INA.
During the tour of Kannur, the Vice-President will pay respects to his teacher, Ms. Rathna Nair at her residence in Thalassery. Ms. Nair taught Shri Dhankhar when he was a student of Sainik School, Chittorgarh.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Human Health in Indian Context: Under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
To commemorate 75 years of Independence of India, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research  had taken initiative under the scheme of Government of India ie. “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” and it is planning to bring out a special issue of journals in their respective subject areas. In this context Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics  a premier peer-reviewed, SCI-indexed, bimonthly research journal brings out a special issue with the theme Human Health in Indian Context: Under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. IJBB ranks top among CSIR-NIScPR journals with the JIF .
This special issue will cover reviews/ research articles giving comprehensive coverage of Indian scientific achievements. Prof Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi and Shri R.S. Jayasomu, Editor, IJEB, Dr. G. Mahesh, Head Research journals for their tireless support and the extensive work done by Dr NK Prasanna,Scientific Editor and the team member of Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics who played a vital role in bringing out this excellent special issue.
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh meets Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore Mr Heng Swee Keat in Singapore
Both leaders agree to take bilateral defence cooperation to new heights
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on Deputy Prime Minister & Finance Minister of Singapore Mr Heng Swee Keat in Singapore today. During the meeting, Raksha Mantri expressed satisfaction at the increasing engagement of the Armed Forces of India & Singapore in conducting joint exercises. Both leaders also agreed to take the increasing bilateral defence cooperation to greater heights.
Shri Rajnath Singh also referred to India’s stand on the South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific region. He stressed that the Indo-Pacific for India means an open, inclusive and stable region, connected through secure seas, integrated by trade and anchored by the unity and centrality of ASEAN.
Raksha Mantri reiterated India’s stand that the implementation of international laws and norms, freedom of navigation, unimpeded lawful commerce and peaceful settlement of disputes is the only way to ensure a rule-based order in the Indo-pacific region. He conveyed Mr Keat that the vision of India’s comprehensive agenda of regional cooperation is rooted in 'Sagar' .
Shri Rajnath Singh also communicated India’s stand for not joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership .
Among other engagements on the first day of his visit to Singapore, Raksha Mantri visited the Sembawang Air Base and took a familiarisation air sortie in Super Puma Helicopter of Singapore Air Force. He also visited Singapore naval ship RSS Stalwart.
Shri Rajnath Singh paid homage to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at his Marker in Singapore. He also paid tributes to great freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian National Army  martyrs at their memorial. On this occasion, he met Major Ishwar Lal who had served INA under the leadership of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. At the memorial, Raksha Mantri also interacted with the NCC cadets, who are on a visit to Singapore.
Raksha Mantri will co-chair the 4th India-Singapore Defence Ministers’ Dialogue tomorrow before concluding his visit.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Impact of GST has largely been positive and constructive on Pharma Sector: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
Figures show significant positive impact on Annual Turnover, Exports of Pharma Sector and Drug Approvals post implementation of GST
Impact of Goods and Services Tax  on Pharma sector has largely been positive and constructive, informed Minister of State for Road Transport, Highways, Shipping and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, in a statement here today. Following the vision of Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, to ensure health security for all citizens of India, the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has taken various steps to ensure availability of ‘Affordable, Quality Medicines for All’, the Minister added.
In this background, Shri Mandaviya informed that the Pharma sector has seen a positive growth after the implementation of GST. This is evident from the following:-
Before GST, Annual Turnover of the Pharma Sector  was Rs 1,14,231 crores while after GST, the Annual Turnover of Pharma sector  touched Rs 1,31,312 crores, which is 6% higher than the Pre-GST regime.
Exports from Pharma Sector during 2016-17 were Rs 2,75,852 crores while post-GST, in the year 2017-18, they were recorded at Rs 3,03,526 crores, which is 10% higher than the Pre-GST Regime. The Minister added that as per estimates, the export figure for the current year is likely to be Rs 3,27,700 crores, which will be almost 12% higher than the export figure of Pre-GST regime .
Further, it was informed that there has been a significant jump in number of Drug Approvals from 7,857 before GST  to 10,446 post-GST .
Elaborating on the reasons for this positive impact post-GST, Shri Mandaviya said that under the ‘One Nation, One Tax’ regime, the removal of complexity of multiple taxes has reduced their cascading effect on the final product. GST is expected to decrease the manufacturing cost in view of merging of different taxes levied earlier and promote ease of doing business. It will create one single market for all stakeholders with equal chance towards development.
Shri Mandaviya informed that due to discontinuation of Central Sales Tax post-GST, it will reduce transaction costs, as inter-state transaction between two dealers will become tax neutral. Now, the pharma companies can consolidate their warehouses at strategic locations, effecting a reduction in cost of distribution. As a result, it will benefit warehouse strategy and improve supply chain efficiency in pharma sector, the Minister explained.
Shri Mandaviya’s byte available on https://twitter.com/PIB_India/status/1062959763669962752
Ministry of Steel
Stainless Steel Production in the country
Details of consumption of stainless steel in the country: -
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Year
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Total Finished Stainless Steel Consumption Qty. 
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April - February 2022-23|
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3.179
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April - March 2021-22
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3.044
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Source: Joint Plant Committee ;provisional 
Details of the current stainless-steel production in the country: -
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Year
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Total Finished Stainless Steel Production Qty. 
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April - February 2022-23|
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2.499
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April - March 2021-22
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2.811
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Source: Joint Plant Committee;provisional 
The details of country-wise import, along with the quantum of steel being imported, during last year and current year is given at Annexure-I.
Steel is a deregulated sector and the role of the Government is that of a facilitator. Decisions such as production are market driven, and are taken by the steel companies based on techno-commercial considerations. Government has notified the following steps to encourage the domestic steel production, which include:-
- Domestically Manufactured Iron & Steel Products  Policy for promoting procurement of Made in India steel.
- Steel Quality Control Order to stop manufacturing and import of non-standardized steel.
- Steel Import Monitoring System  for advanced registration of steel imports.
- Production-Linked Incentive  Scheme for Specialty Steel with an outlay of ₹6322 Crore.
Annexure-I
Country wise Quantity of Steel Imports

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Country
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2021-22
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2022-23|
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Quantity
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Quantity
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Argentina
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1
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0
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|
Australia
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1
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0
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Austria
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9
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8
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Baharain
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|
5
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1
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Bangladesh
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0
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5
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Belgium
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|
28
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30
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Brazil
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6
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3
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|
Canada
|
|
10
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10
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China
|
|
833
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1340
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Czech Rep
|
|
1
|
|
2
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|
Denmark
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|
2
|
|
1
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|
Finland
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|
5
|
|
6
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|
France
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|
58
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73
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|
Germany
|
|
151
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|
99
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|
Indonesia
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|
241
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143
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Iran
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|
0
|
|
0
|
|
Italy
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|
34
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28
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Japan
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|
664
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|
768
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|
Kazakhstan
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|
1
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6
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|
Korea
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|
2009
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|
2036
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|
Kuwait
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|
3
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|
3
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|
Malaysia
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|
8
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|
17
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|
Nepal
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|
9
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53
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|
Netherlands
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|
13
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|
4
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|
New Zeland
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|
0
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|
1
|
|
Oman
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|
5
|
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7
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|
Poland
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|
7
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|
6
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|
Portugal
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|
2
|
|
2
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|
Romania
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
Russia
|
|
55
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|
310
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|
Saudi Arabia
|
|
14
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|
8
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|
Singapore
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|
8
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|
6
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|
Slovenia
|
|
6
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|
4
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|
South Africa
|
|
8
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|
5
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|
Spain
|
|
27
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|
20
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|
Sweden
|
|
39
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|
46
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|
Switzerland
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
Taiwan
|
|
194
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|
158
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|
Thailand
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|
25
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|
51
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|
Turkey
|
|
2
|
|
2
|
|
U.K.
|
|
6
|
|
4
|
|
UAE
|
|
24
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|
11
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|
Ukraine
|
|
22
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|
6
|
|
USA
|
|
29
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|
15
|
|
Vietnam
|
|
75
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286
|
|
Others
|
|
26
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|
5
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|
TOTAL
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|
4669
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5592
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
DAKSHIN BHARAT MOTORCYCLE EXPEDITION FLAGGED OFF FROM CHENNAI MILITARY STATION
Dakshin Bharat Motor Cycle Expedition commemorating the diamond jubilee of Artillery Centre, Hyderabad was flagged off at Headquarters Dakshin Bharat Area of Indian Army, Chennai today.
Major General Sukriti Singh Dahiya, Chief of Staff, Dakshin Bharat Area flagged off the Rally. 3 , 000 km Motor Cycle Expedition has been undertaken by a group 10 Motor Cycle riders from Artillery Centre, Hyderabad. The expedition is named as Dakshin Bharat Expedition meaning South Indian Expedition, as it covers the larger part of South India.
The team is heading to Sriharikota on their voyage back to Hyderabad. Team reached Chennai from Dhanuskodi via Trichy and Pondicherry a day before. The team is delivering various motivational and awareness lectures to NCC Cadets and youth for joining Army throughout their journey from Hyderabad to Dhanushkodi and back. The team also meets with the veer naris, veterans and ex-servicemen in the expedition, which started on October 23, 2022.
Artillery Centre, Hyderabad was raised on 15 August 1962 as the Second Recruit Training Centre for the Regiment of Artillery. The Centre is presently commanded by Brigadier Jaydeep Yadav. The Centre is located in the historic Golconda Fort.
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Ministry of Steel
Union Minister of Steel Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh Launches Dashboard 2.0 of Ministry of Steel
The Union Steel Minister, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh launched the Dashboard 2.0 of the Ministry of Steel here today developed by the NICSI. The Dashboard is an interactive and dynamic online platform that captures the performance on various parameters related to steel sector such as steel capacity utilisation, production and consumption, prices, raw material production, trade, stocks and rail production etc. The Dashboard will help to monitor and analyse the performance of steel Companies on real time basisfor different KPIs of Steel sector.
Salient feature of the Analytical Dashboardare:-
- Steel Production: Sector wise  and Route wise production of Crude steel, Finished Steel, Pig Iron and Sponge Iron
- Capacity Utilization: Monthly Trends ofCapacity Utilization for Public and Private Sector
- Trade: Daily and Monthly analysis of Import , Export and Trade Balance, both top 10 and bottom 10 Importing and Exporting countries
- Consumption : Month wise and Category wise trend of Consumption for Finished and Value Added Steel
- Price - Fortnightly Prices of Steel Items at four metro cities
- Raw material – Monthly trend of Iron Ore and Manganese Ore, Daily quantity evacuated by NMDC, SAIL and MOIL.
- Rail Production – Daily data of Rail production
- Stock–Month wise stock of Alloy, Non-Alloy and Stainless Steel
- Historical data : Production and Trade for last 10 years
- Alerts – Negative Trend of Production, Utilization etc.
The Dashboard enables Ministry of Steel to get better insights to assist data driven decision making by way of extraction of Trends, Patterns and useful information. Visualisation of Trends and Patterns assist decision makers in finding anomalies and forecasting based on patterns.Monthly andYearly comparison of different KPIs is also available.
The portal has been designed by NIC Steel Informatics Division in association with NICSI-CEDA team. Hosting Infrastructure is provided by NIC on Meghraj Cloud.
The Steel Minister has given valuable suggestions for improving the Dashboard ina time bound manner. He also emphasisedon the regular updation of Dashboard so that most current information is available for the Ministry.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Shri Amit Khare emphasizes on integrated and collaborative method of information dissemination
Kolkata, July 27, 2019
An official meeting of Shri Amit Khare, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was organized with senior officials of the department of the ministry at National Library heretoday. Press Information Bureau was the host of the meeting.
The meeting delved in details the functional aspects related to administration and financial working of all the media offices under the purview of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Shri Khare emphasized that discussion on integrated and collaborative methodology of information dissemination is the essential component of effective communication to ordinary public. He said that theme of communication on a broad level should move from ministry wise to theme wise approach of communication. Shri Khare informed that ‘Transforming India’ with success stories at ground level with common people should be an integral component of communication for all departments including Press Information Bureau, Doordarshan and All India Radio. He emphasized that the culture of the place with its social ethos can be dovetailed with the developmental stories for wider publicity. He urged the participating senior officials to promote stories of common importance such as water conservation, which will be of due importance for everyone. He also spoke about the importance of community radio where educational institutes are encouraged to set them up. Shri Khare informed that 50 percent of the finance will be from Central Government and rest can be from the resources of the institute.
The discussion included issues of administrative and achievements of all departments. Officials apprised the Secretary of the upgradation and modernization planning and coordination for new projects of Doordarshan and All India Radio.
In her welcome address, Ms. Jane Namchu, ADG, PIB Kolkata informed about the integrated approach of information communication. Shri Khare was informed by officials of Doordarshan and All India Radio, including Shri R Ghosh Dastidar, ADG and Shri LK Pradhan, ADG  of the technological developments in studio setup and DSNG vans for effective news dissemination. Shri Arunava Roy, HOO of Doordarshan apprised Secretary of activities in programme department. High Quality programme with upgradation of transmission equipments were the central discussion in the meeting with Secretary.
Dr. Debamitra Mitra, Director, Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute apprised Secretary of training and educational aspects of the institute. Shri Khare emphasized on collaborative approach in learning with Film Divison and other media units for the holistic learning of the students. Shri V Pakriswamy, Director, Film Division, Kolkata expressed optimism with the suggestions from the perspective of its implementation.